New Sisters

Dallas' dad and his wife Diane were able to adopt 2 girls from Russia and we were so excited to meet them. Maggie and Fran were so cute and although they have quite a ways to go to learn the english language, they will be so blessed to have a mom and dad who love them.

                            They were such loving sisters and were always looking out for each other.

         They had a lot of fun playing with our kids and trying to figure out what the others were saying.

                                The girls were very helpful with Zoe and loved to just sit and cuddle.

1st Airplane Ride

In June we got to go out to Colorado to visit Dallas' Family. Brody, Baylee, and Zoe got to take their first airplane ride and they had so much fun. It was a pretty quick flight and they all did very well. It was so much fun to see their reactions to the whole experience.

The girls and I were on one row and Brody and Dallas sat together behind us. I wasn't sure how Zoe would handle it but she was so good the whole time.

 The girl sitting by Brody let him play angry birds on her Ipad so he was occupied the whole time. He thought it was so cool how big it was compared to Dallas' phone.

Fish Lake

In June, I got to take the kids to Fish Lake for a family reunion and to celebrate my grandparents 60th anniversary. Dallas couldn't come and we missed having him there with us but we made the best of it and had a lot of fun.

 Trying out the fishing on the lake. I don't think I have actually caught a fish for years and this trip was no different. The kids had fun though and that was all that mattered.

Baylee, Zoe, and Brody hanging out and having fun.

                         Wyatt, Zoe, and Cason all bundled up and watching all the fun around them.

                                       Zoe, Cason, and Wyatt playing on the deck of the lodge.

Pinatas are always so much fun . Here is Baylee giving it her best shot.

                                                    Brody taking a swing at the shark.

Thank you Aunt Cindy for putting together such a fun reunion. We had so much fun even in the freezing cold, and thank you Grandma and Grandpa for being such amazing examples of a marriage that lasts. We love you so much.

Grandparents

We love our Grandma and Grandpa Ivie so much. They are so special to us and we hope they will be around for a long time but we try to always give them a tight hug and tell them how much we love them becauseyou never know.  We saw them at the mall and just had to stop and say hello.

                                                  Zoe just hanging out with Grandpa.

                                                  Brody and Grandpa camping.

                                                            I love you Grandpa!!!

T-Ball

Brody got to play T-Ball on the Seattle Mariners team this year. He had so much fun. He loves playing ball.

Look at that form!

 We love watching Brody play. Baylee, cheesing for the camera, and Zoe hanging out with uncle Jake.

Swimming Lessons

The kids had fun with their swimming lessons this year. They are really doing well and starting to figure it all out.

Preschool Graduation

Brody Graduated from Little Wonders preschool! He loved going twice a week and really loved his teacher and all the fun things she did with the kids. He is so smart and loves to learn new things. Thanks Teacher Natalie!